ADC ADC Compliance & Regulatory Standards 2

Question 1

What does the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) govern in the context of digital forensics?

Accepted Answer

The interception and disclosure of electronic communications and stored data

Answer

ECPA regulates government and private access to stored electronic communications and real-time interceptions, defining when a warrant or subpoena is required.

Question 2

Under FRCP Rule 26, what are parties required to disclose regarding electronically stored information (ESI)?

Accepted Answer

The sources, formats, and location of ESI that may be used as evidence

Answer

FRCP Rule 26 requires early disclosure of ESI sources so opposing parties can assess the scope and negotiate collection and production procedures.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a legal hold notice in a US litigation context involving digital evidence?

Accepted Answer

To notify relevant parties to preserve potentially relevant ESI from destruction

Answer

A legal hold suspends routine document destruction policies and obligates custodians to preserve ESI that may be relevant to anticipated or ongoing litigation.

Question 4

Which US privacy law most directly affects forensic investigations involving consumer financial records?

Accepted Answer

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)

Answer

The GLBA Safeguards Rule requires financial institutions to implement security controls protecting customer financial data, making its audit logs critical forensic evidence.

Question 5

In AccessData FTK case management, what feature helps document examiner actions for compliance audit purposes?

Accepted Answer

The case audit log that records all examiner activities and changes

Answer

FTK's internal audit log creates a timestamped record of examiner actions within the case, supporting defensibility and chain-of-custody documentation.

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ADC ADC Compliance & Regulatory Standards 2